Gretsch Celebrates 125 Years With New Models

Scottsdale, Arizona (January 5, 2008) – Gretsch is turning 125 and they are not holding back. In celebration of the milestone, the company has announced several new initiatives: new guitar and amplifier models, an unsigned band competition, the 125th Anniversary Tour of Gretsch history which bound for various museums and institutions, and a "Meet the Gretsches" series of in-store appearances where company President Fred Gretsch and CFO Dinah Gretsch will visit retail outlets. Gretsch has also launched a website dedicated to the anniversary, gretsch125th.com, which is home to a historical perspective of the company; it includes a timeline and information on all of the company''s anniversary-related events.

Of course, most exciting to gearheads are the company''s four new guitar models and a new 5-watt amplifier. The models range from a 25 piece limited edition Chet Atkins model to a solidbody artist model for "G. Love" of G. Love and the Special Sauce. Check ''em out!

G6118T-LTV 125th Anniversary
The G6118T-LTV 125th Anniversary model features the ultra-rare Jaguar Tan top and Metallic Gold back and sides. The G6118T-LTV is the first model to include the new “ML” bracing, which synchronizes the vibration of the top and back for increased acoustical openness in tone. Nicknamed "Annie," the guitar has TV Jones Power''Tron pickups, a pinned rosewood-based Adjusto-Matic bridge and a Bigsby B6C vibrato tailpiece.Other features include:

G6136DL David Lee Limited EditionThe G6136DL David Lee Limited Edition artist model is in recognition of the talent and dedication of one of the most exhilarating live acts around -- Th'' Legendary Shack Shakers (check out this video from Fender''s live event at NAMM). The guitar is based on the unmistakable White Falcon guitar and features aged white nitrocellulose laquer finish with multi-layered black binding and oversized f-holes. The guitar has a pair of TV Jones Power''Tron pickups with P-90-style covers, trestle bracing and a Bigsby B6CBVF tailpiece. The model is limited to 30 David Lee models worldwide and comes with a limited production David Lee lithograph.Other features include:

G5235 G. Love Electromatic Corvette
The G5235 G. Love Electromatic Corvette artist model was built to "spread the love" for Garret "G. Love" Dutton and his band G. Love and the Special Sauce.The group mixes funk, rap, blues and jazz to create a style all their own. The guitar features a "Philly-Green" finish with a white competition stripe. The G. Love solidbody has TV Jones Power''Tron pickups and deluxe mini precision tuners. Other features include:

Electromatic G5222 Amplifier
The latest addition to the Gretsch amplifier line, the Gretsch Electromatic G5222 amp, is an ultra-simple, small amp with five watts, two tubes and two inputs. The amp was designed by guitarists to be easy to record and great in small rooms. Visually, the amp packs a lot of Gretsch in a small package.Other features include:

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